UP Govt Approves Ordinance To Enhance Punishment For Cow Slaughter; Photos Of Persons Accused Of Sale & Transport Of Beef To Be Published

The Uttar Pradesh Government on Tuesday approved the draft "UP Prevention of Slaughter (Amendment) Ordinance, 2020," for strengthening the cow slaughter laws in the state. The ordinance approved in a cabinet meeting led by CM Yogi Adityanath, has enhanced the punishment prescribed under the UP Prevention of Cow Slaughter Act, 1955, with an aim to deter slaughter of cows in...